Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
californica
ID:
1045119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) D.N.Gibson

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 34(6): 67 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044457

Common Names

  • Justicia californica
  • California Justicia
  • California Fishscale

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Description

Justicia californica (also called California Justicia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to California. It has small, oval-shaped leaves, and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia californica is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Justicia californica var. conferta (Brandegee) D.N.Gibson
Justicia californica var. californica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Justicia californica are white and tubular, with five lobes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia californica is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a soil-less mix. The plant should be kept in bright indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Justicia californica

Justicia californica is native to California.

Species in the Justicia genus

Justicia pampolystachys, Justicia panamense, Justicia panarensis, Justicia pannieri, Justicia ovalis, Justicia pedropalensis, Justicia orosiensis, Justicia otophora, Justicia pallida, Justicia ovata, Justicia oxypages, Justicia paucinervis, Justicia parguazensis, Justicia parimensis, Justicia paruana, Justicia oreopola, Justicia novogranatensis, Justicia nuriana, Justicia nyassana, Justicia neurochlamys, Justicia nervata, Justicia neurantha, Justicia niokolo-kobae, Justicia orchioides, Justicia oreophila, Justicia ochroleuca, Justicia phlebophylla, Justicia phyllostachys, Justicia phytolaccoides, Justicia piauhiensis, Justicia pittieri, Justicia pilosocordata, Justicia pinensis, Justicia pelianthia, Justicia petraea, Justicia pharmacodes, Justicia periplocifolia, Justicia polystachya, Justicia porphyrocoma, Justicia pinguior, Justicia potamophila, Justicia platysepala, Justicia plumbaginifolia, Justicia poggei, Justicia poilanei, Justicia polita, Justicia homblei, Justicia homoea, Justicia hookeriana, Justicia huambensis,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Dorothy N. Gibson (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.N.Gibson' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.